How to Manage your Ducks

A presentation at DDD Perth in September 2022 in Perth WA, Australia by Amy Kapernick

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Ever feel like everything’s a struggle? Like you’re constantly overwhelmed by life? While we can endure it and pull through, this is hardly sustainable. Sometimes, it’s just too ducking hard.

We’ve all been there. Thankfully, there are simple things you can do to not only reduce the stress factors, but sometimes eliminate them altogether.

Join me to learn about setting (and sticking) to your boundaries, identifying which worries help and which ones harm, and most importantly, how to manage your ducks. These are personally vetted, tried and tested steps for being a more sustainable you.

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Setting boundaries matters. Thanks for the reminder, @Amys_Kapers #DDDPerth #JustSayNo #MentalHealthMatters pic.twitter.com/G54ZJ68jNn
— Christina Aldan (@luckygirliegirl) September 10, 2022
“If you go all the way to the end and run out of stamina, it mufgt take you longer to recharge” @Amys_Kapers speaking about #MentalHealth during #DDDPerth pic.twitter.com/rsOWli8F4n
— Christina Aldan (@luckygirliegirl) September 10, 2022
In ten mins Amy Kapernick @amys_kapers is presenting in Kwoka (Quokka) about 'How to Manage Your Ducks'. Learn how to set (and stick to) boundaries, identify if worries are good or harmful and most importantly, how to manage your ducks. #DDDPerth https://t.co/X8C09lysbv pic.twitter.com/zZj757xYK9
— DDD Perth (@DDDPerth) September 10, 2022
Made a Lego duck inspired by @Amys_Kapers talk. Also with a stamina bar 😊 #makersmake pic.twitter.com/I6cHpVB8Z1
— Dr Meg Pusey (@scienceninjagal) September 10, 2022
Thanks @Amys_Kapers for sharing your personal journey towards #sustainability of self. Timeboxing personal time, implementing boundaries, don't completely use up your Zelda stamina bar, taking care to allocate your 'ducks' wisely. Great advice. #DDDPerth @DDDPerth pic.twitter.com/kr1NqkSAzH
— Shih Ching Fu (@ShihChingFu) September 10, 2022
@Amys_Kapers on the BIG stage at @DDDPerth chatting about managing your ducks 😉 #DDDPerth pic.twitter.com/FWn5uD7QFQ
— Dr Meg Pusey (@scienceninjagal) September 10, 2022

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